Office Hours
Our Laurieton office is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am 3:00pm.
The Taree office is open Wednesday to Friday, 9:00am 3:30pm.
Our Vision
Camden Haven Community College will continue to operate as a not for profit, community based Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
It will provide equitable access to education and training through a diverse range of quality, professional, vocational, foundation and general learning opportunities that reflect the changing needs and interests of the Camden Haven and other communities.
The College will be managed in an ethical manner and integrate sustainability into training and facilities.
Our Mission
• To offer a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment in which individuals can achieve their potential.
• To be responsive to the community and provide educational opportunities to satisfy its diverse needs and interests
• To provide direct relief of poverty, suffering, distress, misfortune, helplessness or disability in the community through training, education, advice and provision of other services which provide learning and development outcomes to enhance opportunities.
Hello and welcome to Term 1. Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful and safe Christmas and 2023 brings everything you hoped.
At the College we are excited to be delivering a range of courses that provide opportunities right across our community. Opportunities for new careers, new interests and new friends. Many courses are subsidised by the NSW Government providing several fee free options.
We have lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in term one. Join us for lawn bowls at Kew Country Club. Your trainer, Ida, is an accredited coach who has been bowling for 12 years. Learn to play, get fit and have a lot of fun. Its time to take your DSLR camera outside for a photo trail walk, sunrise photography or sunset photography. Why not do all three classes at this beautiful time of year.
We have been offering our Mental Health First Aid course for over three years so its time for some of our early students to take the refresher course. Join many of the college staff as we hone our skills and maintain our ability to help those around us.
The NSW government is continuing to support training in key areas, and we are keen to talk to you about a career change or further qualifications in the care sector. Have a look at our accredited courses or call in to the office. There has never been a better time to retrain or skill up.
I look forward to meeting you throughout the term as you make the most of your community college. Don’t forget, we are always looking for new courses so if you have any ideas or experience training adults, we would love to hear from you.
Gilly Paxton ManagerIn October last year our community garden volunteers had the privilege of participating in the Switch on Seymour Street project, an initiative put together by Port Macquarie Hastings Council and funded by the NSW Government under the Streets as Shared Spaces Program.
Alison Payne, our Volunteer Community Garden Coordinator and her fellow community garden volunteers used their wealth of gardening knowledge to construct an edible garden inside of a dinghy. The dinghy was arranged and painted by the lovely men from our local Laurieton Men’s Shed and is now on display to the public in Seymour Street.
Our volunteers spend many hours each week inside the community garden maintaining everything and growing all sorts of wonderful fresh produce. You will find a ‘Free’ basket hanging on the community garden fence, where volunteers place freshly harvested produce for the community to take home for free.
We encourage the community to make the most of this accessible edible garden on Seymour Street, full of edible herbs and flowers, by harvesting what you need and helping to water if looking wilted.
Pictured on the front cover from left to right: Cheryl Foster, Alison Payne, Kathryn Benecik, Matthew Johnson, Kerry Foster.
Pictured below is our free basket hanging on the community garden fence.
Using seasonal Asian vegetables from her organic farm, Tin will work with you to cook and create a medley of delicious Asian and Middle Eastern dishes. Included is an entrée, two main dishes, two side dishes, a snack and two desserts. Please bring your own chopping boards, knives, apron and at least six containers to take home your creations.
Kendall Community Centre Sunday 2 Apr 10am - 2pm 80
Turn your dial off Auto and get to know your DSLR camera to unleash its full potential. This course will cover using manual camera settings, composition and additional gear that will start you off on your photography journey. Please bring your DSLR, a notepad and pen. Note: The second session will be a 3 hour local walk to practise photo taking, 8am 11am. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. We recommend also enrolling into Pete’s Photograph Editing course which is a continuation of this course, creating edited final pieces.
Camden Haven Community College 3 Mondays starting 6 Feb 9am 3pm 0
Learn how to really make your photos pop and correct those in-camera exposure errors. The course will cover Adobe Lightroom and corrections to exposure, contrast and white balance, shadows and highlights adjustments, sharpening and noise reduction and more.
Camden Haven Community College Monday 27 Feb 9am 2pm 65
Join Pete for a morning bushwalk through the Point Perpendicular trails around the Dunbogan headland. Along the way, practice your photography and get guidance and advice on shooting landscapes, birds, spiders and native flora in the morning light. No experience/prior knowledge required, 1:1 time will be given to progress at your own level.
Dunbogan Headland
Set the alarm, grab a warm coat and bring a hot coffee for an early morning shoot. Be guided in capturing the magical moment and gorgeous light that happens at dawn. Requires DSLR Camera with manual mode and a tripod. Recommended prior attendance of day one of Introduction to DSLR Photography, or existing knowledge of manual exposure adjustments .
Hughes Road Carpark North Haven (near NH breakwall)
Monday 13 Feb
5:15am 7:15am 30
Finish off the day capturing the sunset on the beautiful Camden Haven River. Bring along a tripod and your DSLR camera and get tips on composition and exposure adjustments. This is a separate course to the Intro to DSLR course, but it’s recommended that you have attended that course previously, or have a basic familiarity with manual controls of aperture and shutter speed. Don’t forget to bring a warm jacket for after the sun goes down, and pack a zoom lens in case we spot some dolphins!
River St Carpark North Haven (beside the bridge)
Monday 20 Feb
6:30pm 8:30pm 30
Would you like to write your story? It might be a series of short stories about your past, a fictional story you have always wanted to write, or your memoirs. This course is designed to get you started and (perhaps to your surprise) find how interesting your story really is! This course will run two terms with 8 sessions per term. This training is fully subsidised by the NSW Government.
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For students who have completed Writers Group 1 and are keen to research further publishing opportunities, analysis, critique and feedback of work, and Published Author guest appearances. Please Note: This course will be run over term 1 and term 2 with 8 sessions per term. This training is fully subsidised by the NSW Government.
Camden Haven Community College Term 1 begins Tues 7 Feb 11:30am - 1pm 0
Visual Journaling offers the opportunity to explore your inner and outer life through both creative writing and art making. In a safe and nurturing environment Penelope will gently and respectfully guide you through a series of self reflective activities, giving you the opportunity to authentically gain personal insight and develop realistic and life affirming future hopes and dreams. Participants with all levels of art making and writing experience are welcome. All art materials will be supplied, including your own personal visual art diary so that you are able to continue the visual journaling process following on from this course. You’re most welcome to bring along your own favourite art materials. Morning tea provided.
Dunbogan Jubilee Hall 4 Fridays starting 3 Mar 10am 12:30pm 128
Interactive discussions on how the teachings of the Buddha are applied in everyday life. Methods such as loving kindness meditation, tranquil meditation and insight meditation based on the four foundations of mindfulness will be demonstrated. The workshop will conclude with a light vegetarian lunch, practising mindful eating.
Kendall Community Centre Saturday 1 Apr 10am - 2pm 45
Learn to Dance! Suitable for both beginners and those with experience, by yourself or with a partner. Basic Foundation of all dances plus some variations, also introducing Emmerdale Waltz and Tangoette dances which are New Vogue Dances (Enclosed hard soled shoes preferable and bring some water).
Camden Haven Catholic Church Hall 6 Wednesdays starting 15 Feb 6:30 8:30pm 100
Come and enjoy professional tuition at the beautiful Kew Country Club. All equipment supplied. Please wear comfortable shoes and neat attire.
Kew Country Club 5 Tuesdays starting 21 Feb 10 11am 90
For fun and exercise, learn to play lawn bowls on the green at Kew Country Club. It will be an introduction to the game for both men and women. You will learn the basic rules, how to deliver the bowl, how to score and you will conclude each lesson with a proper game. All equipment is supplied. Please wear neat attire and flat soled shoes.
Kew Country Club Lawn Bowl Greens 6 Fridays starting 10 Feb 9:30 - 11:30am 35
suitable for businesses, volunteers, organisations, and any member of the community. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Camden Haven Community College 4 Mondays starting 13 Feb 9:30am - 1pm 0
This four hour course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the full Standard Mental Health First Aid Course. The refresher course is for people who have previously completed the Standard MHFA course and who are accredited MHFAiders, to extend their Mental Health First Aid Australia accreditation for a further 3 years. Note: accreditation expires after 3 years if a refresher course has not been completed.
Camden Haven Community College Friday 3 Mar 9:30am - 2pm 70
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), more commonly known as tapping, is self empowering and once learned, can be a friend for life. In this experiential course, you will learn how to do EFT for cravings and addiction, the breath, trauma, how to release old patterns that no longer serve you and more.
Camden Haven Community College 5 Thursdays starting 23 Feb 10 11:30am 80
Laurieton. Transport for field trips are shared. Please BYO morning tea and a packed lunch.
School of Arts Car Park Every second Thurs of each month 8:15am 2.50/year
Navigate your way through resources and avenues online to piece together a historical record of your family. You will begin by looking at yourself and then working backwards, through the generations in your family.
Camden Haven Community College 4 Wednesdays starting 1 Mar 6 - 8pm 80
Suitable for first and second home buyers, renovators, builders, developers and sub trades. Learn how to understand and integrate some key components such as: different uses of contracts, components, litigation and associated costs, negotiation, strategy, strength (accuracy), communication skills and much more. Please bring pencil and paper. (5 CPD Points available upon task completion.) This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Camden Haven Community College Monday 6 Mar 3 7pm 0
The process is a surprise, but once you have it, it works for all types of projects—whether making a cake, organising a rock concert or building a bridge. Examples of anecdotes to explain the journey. Suitable for builders, tradies O/B developers, and suppliers. (5 CPD Points available upon task completion.) This course is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Camden Haven Community College Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 Mar 3 - 6pm 0
Thinking of building an extension, new build or granny flat? Let’s walk through the process, clearly and simply, from concept, plans approval, construction and handover. De mystify the journey so you can concentrate on what you are interested in, not what intimidates you. Suitable for builders, tradies O/B developers, and suppliers. (5 CPD Points available upon task completion.) This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Camden Haven Community College Monday 13 Mar 3 - 7pm 0
Share your skills, knowledge and frustrations with this experienced and self-directed group. Internet access provided. BYO laptop. Cost is $5 per week.
Camden Haven Community College Every Friday during school term 9:30am 12:30pm 5
Run through the basics of using your phone managing contacts, deleting messages, using preinstalled apps and how to download new ones. Explore settings such as online backup and storage and how to hotspot. Become confident and enjoy using your phone! Recommended for anyone needing a comprehensive guide and for those who may have already completed our Tech Savvy Senior Introduction to Android Phones course.
Camden Haven Community College
2 Fridays starting 10 Feb 12:15 2:45pm 58
Looking to gain employment but need currency in the use of computers? Or, you’ve recently purchased a new computer or laptop and you just need a helping hand. Learn the basics of navigating computers including Windows, word-processing, spreadsheets and general problem solving. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Camden Haven Community College 3 Fridays starting 3 Feb 9 - 11:30am 0
Building on the Computing Basics course, we cover more in depth use of computers and their software, including transferring files to and from other devices; tips and tricks for using the Net; how to find lost files and much more. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Camden Haven Community College 3 Fridays starting 24 Feb 9 - 11:30am 0
Arrange a one hour session to address your particular areas of need; computers, phones etc.
Camden Haven Community College Friday 3 Mar - phone college to negotiate time. 60
Tech Savvy Seniors is a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra for seniors aged 60 and above or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander seniors aged 50 years and above. As a result of this initiative the following courses are offered to eligible participants at no cost. BYO devices with full charge.
This workshop will teach you how to make the most of your android smartphone.
Tablets can be used for so many things such as browsing the web, reading books, watching movies, calendar entries an alerts and so much more.
This workshop will explain how to set up an email account, how to send an email, and how to read and reply to emails that have been sent to you.
This workshop will teach you how to make the most of your iPhone.
This workshop will help you know how to find things to buy, where to buy from, and how to make payments safely over the internet.
Fri 3 Feb 12:15 - 2:45pm
Fri 24 Feb 12:15 - 2:45pm
Fri 10 Mar 12:15 - 2:45pm
Fri 31 Mar 9 11:30am
Fri 31 Mar 12:15 2:45pm
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible participants.
*$0 fee for those who meet eligibility criteria
Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am - 3pm Starting Tues 7 Feb
An information and enrolment session will be held on Thursday 2 February 2023, 10:30am 12pm at the College.
This course is an introduction to Individual Support, with a pathway to the qualification CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability). This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Units covered include:
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
• CHCDIS012 Support community participation and inclusion
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible participants.
*$0 fee for those eligibility criteria
Online Self paced Enrol at any time
This course is an introduction to Business, with a pathway to the Certificate III in Business Administration or Medical Administration. Units covered in the course reflect the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. It is likely that these individuals are establishing their own work performance. Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. Units covered include:
• BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
• BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
• BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
• BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
• BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
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BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication
*$0 fee for those who meet eligibility criteria
Two day course 8 & 9 Mar 9am - 3pm
About this course: This short accredited course aims to demonstrate and develop skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. Both units apply to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. The Statement of Attainment in Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is essential to work in a wide range of industries including nursing, aged care, building and construction and agriculture. Equip yourself with life saving skills to take immediate action in an emergency and apply first aid to casualties as well as perform CPR.
